Rose Knows The Poconos
Just like your car, your home needs a regular tune-up to keep it running at its best. Use this checklist to organize your chores so you can minimize stress and enjoy each season.
Spring
As the winter weather fades away, spring is the perfect time to tackle outdoor maintenance.
-Check outdoor vents for debris, and clear gutters and downspouts.
-Look for overgrown tree roots that could damage foundations, driveways, and walkways.
Other items in your spring to-do list should include:
Check the...
Windows don’t just serve as an important barrier between your home and the elements—they play an integral part in its attractiveness, too. If you’re wondering if it’s time for an upgrade, these tips can help.
Is it time for a replacement?
Knowing when windows are well past their expiration date is not always cut and dry. Some windows can last for over fifty years, but most will need replacing a little sooner. Here are some tell-tale signs yours need replacing:
If you live in a particularly w...
Top benefits of taking the tankless plunge include:
Saving Money on Your Energy Bill
If you’re going to shell out money...
A problem with the electrical wiring, an outlet, or the circuit breaker or fuse box in your home needs to be taken seriously. An unaddressed electrical issue could spark a fire that could engulf your entire house and put your family’s lives in danger.
Circuit Breaker or Fuse Box Trips RepeatedlyA circuit breaker or fuse box is designed to stop the flow of electricity to the house to prevent the circuit from overloading and causing a fire. If the unit trips frequently, especially when you use a...
If you’re still enjoying the lazy days of summer, there are some projects you can be doing to prep your home for fall. Knocking out some small projects now will not only lessen the workload down the road but will also help you avoid the stress and expense of emergency situations in the thick of cooler weather.
1. Have your furnace inspected.
While the thought of heating your house in August probably isn’t at the top of your list, August is a great month to have an HVAC pro come in (before th...
Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, football games… and basic home maintenance?
Yes! As the fall continues to creep in, there is basic home maintenance that will help your clients keep their house in tip-top shape. Realty Times offers eight easy tips to pass along to your clients (or for yourself) on making the full transition into fall for their homes.
Stow your mower. With the cooler months ahead, it’s time to start thinking about how you are going to stow your lawn mower. Before saying...
With the warm weather here, you might be outside more, and therefore, spending more time around the exterior of your home. Is the paint on your exterior chipping or peeling? If so, it might be time for a touch-up or full-blown paint job. Now, it can be tempting to do-it-yourself – after all, it’s so expensive to hire pros, and not that hard to do, right?
Well, not really. Before you decide to go at it alone, ask yourself these important questions. They might leave you realizing you need to call...
